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Ultimate Botswana Safari
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Ultimate Botswana Safari

South Africa, Zambia, Zimbabwe, Botswana10 days

The journey

Overview

This is our flagship Southern African adventure, the evolution of the safaris that put us on the map. It’s all here: Victoria Falls, the Big Five, the mighty Zambezi, classic safari tents, premier lodges, helicopter flightseeing, gin & tonics at sunset, and game drives on land and by river. Come experience what we do best.

Highlights

  • Track iconic wildlife on game drives, guided bushwalks and scenic river safaris
  • Botswana’s finest handpicked safari guides lead the way to exceptional wildlife encounters
  • A professional photographer shows you how to capture it all
  • Experience the power of Victoria Falls and float along the Zambezi River on a sunset cruise
  • Take off on a flightseeing adventure by helicopter over the Okavango Delta
  • Stay two nights at the Okavango Delta’s premier property, Chief’s Camp, an Worldway Travels x A&K Sanctuary

Day by day

Day 1

Arrive Johannesburg, South Africa

An energetic urban hub for finance with a dynamic arts scene and on-trend café culture, Johannesburg is your journey’s jumping-off point. Start with a gourmet welcome dinner and enjoy tips from a pro photographer on nailing great game shots.

Day 2

Livingstone, Zambia - Sunset River Cruise

Fly to Livingstone in Zambia, where elephants, hippos and other iconic African species roam. Journey overland to settle into your luxurious tree house lodge. As the sky dims, cruise the Zambezi River, sipping cocktails and taking in the wild night.

Day 3

Livingstone - Design Your Day

This morning, enjoy one of these **Design Your Day** activities.

Day 4

Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe - The Smoke That Thunders

Drive to Zimbabwe, with its rolling highveld landscapes, to join your private guide on an awe-inspiring exploration of Victoria Falls. Its cascades plummet over 350 feet to cast up the mist that inspired their original name, Mosi-oa- Tunya (The Smoke That Thunders). After lunch at a local restaurant, continue to your lodge just outside Botswana’s Chobe National Park, taking in panoramic views acro

Day 5

Chobe National Park, Botswana - Serene River Safari

From the floodplains of the Okavango Delta to the woodlands of Chobe National Park, Botswana’s diverse habitats provide the perfect settings for extraordinary safari excursions. A sunrise game drive catches the animals at their most-active time of day while a Chobe River safari cruise ushers you into the realm of crocodiles, hippos and the elephants that come down to drink and play in the water. T

Day 6

Okavango Delta - Wonders of a Private Concession

Fly to a vast private concession in the Okavango Delta, the largest inland delta in the world. A watery haven spread across more than a million acres of permanent swamp and seasonally flooded plains, the Okavango Delta is a UNESCO World Heritage Site that attracts countless animals from throughout Southern Africa to its thriving ecosystem. The afternoon is yours to enjoy at leisure with a choice o

Day 7

Okavango Delta - 4X4 Safari and Bush Walk

Continue exploring the teeming delta on guided morning and afternoon game drives in a customized 4x4 vehicle. You may opt to safari on foot, taking a bush walk with an armed, expert guide instead of a drive.

Day 8

Okavango Delta - Africa’s Predator Capital by Air

Fly over the Okavango Delta by helicopter to your next amazing safari camp, the panorama of the delta spread out before you. Widely acknowledged as the “Predator Capital of Africa,” this is one of the best places in Botswana to see big game — lions, leopards, elephants and Cape buffalo — drawn here by the lush delta. Cheetahs and spotted hyenas also make the scene. View game with your experienced

Day 9

Okavango Delta - Wildlife Everywhere You Look

Great predators, including rare wild dogs, as well as elephants, buffalo, red lechwe, giraffes and impala roam the Okavango Delta, as you discover on an early morning game drive. Listen for roaring lions on the hunt or spy nocturnal animals as they start out for the night on your choice of game drives. Back in camp, gather for a farewell dinner beneath African skies.

Day 10

Depart Johannesburg, South Africa

Fly to Johannesburg for your flight home. Relax in the Premier Lounge, compliments of Worldway Travels x A&K, before your departure flight or starting your Post-Tour Extension to Cape Town.

What's included

  • Expert local guides & seamless transfers
  • Carefully selected luxury accommodations
  • Selected meals & signature experiences
  • Private arrival & departure transfers

Not included

  • International airfare
  • Travel insurance
  • Visas where applicable
  • Gratuities & personal expenses

Accommodations

  • Saxon Hotel, Villas & Spa
  • Livingstone
  • Sussi & Chuma Lodge, an A&K Sanctuary
  • A&K Philanthropy
  • Cycle Of Giving
  • Chobe National Park

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